(WCBD) — A family’s home left was with an eerie feeling after burglars broke in and rummaged through every room, closet and drawer.

In a first of its kind crime prevention project in South Carolina, the News 2 I-Team sent dozens of surveys to South Carolina inmates serving time for burglary or breaking and entering. The survey asked how inmates picked their targets, how they go into homes, and how you could stop a crook from breaking into your home.

With the help of security experts and police, News 2 Investigator Rebecca Collett explains how to spot weaknesses around your home and the top three steps to take to protect your house.